Farming charity wants to support more projects

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The Howard Davis Farm Trust said it was in the "fortunate position" of being able to offer out more grants in 2026

A Jersey-based farming charity has said it is "keen" to award more grants in 2026.

The Howard Davis Farm Trust, which provides funding for projects linked to agriculture, horticulture and the environment, said it gave out just under £128,000 last year.

The charity said it wanted to "build upon the solid foundations" during 2026 and award more grant funding.

Julia Quenault, the trust's vice chairwoman and treasurer, said the charity was happy to discuss any suitable projects.

The trust formed in 2009 in line with the visions of TB Davis, who gifted Howard Davis Farm to the States of Jersey in 1929 in memory of his son so it could be used for the development and research of agriculture and horticulture.

"We are in the fortunate position of being able to award more grants if we receive suitable applications in line with the vision of TB Davis," Quenault said.

The charity said the trustees believed gradually raising the organisation's profile would open up opportunities to "deliver more projects" which supported Jersey's natural environment, along with the island's agricultural and horticultural industries.

It added the trustees also wanted to establish "strong working relationships" with Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies and the Community Foundation.

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